Bruce Buchanan, Principal
Owner - Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers
Owner - Buchanan Group, Inc.
During his tenure, Bruce has transformed Buchanan Group from a pre-need sales company into a funeral and cemetery management services organization. "Our industry’s future hinges on an ability to blend strategic planning with progressive management and marketing practices." Bruce has equal experience managing both funeral homes and cemeteries. He spent twenty years in the communications field before joining the company. He has a BA degree in Political Science from Indiana University and a MS degree in Journalism from Ohio University. Bruce is on the Board of Director of the Washington Park Cemetery Association.

Brian Buchanan, Principal
Owner - Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers
Owner - Buchanan Group, Inc.
Brian has over 25 years experience in both funeral and cemetery management. As a licensed funeral director, Brian has knowledge in planning and operating single or multi-location locations. He is on the Board of Directors of Washington Park Cemetery Association. Brian has also been active in Selected Independent Funeral Homes, Young Presidents Organization, and various industry study groups. Brian received his law degree from Indiana University and his B.A. from Denison University. He is a graduate (Salutatorian) of Mid American College of Funeral Service.

Tony Lloyd, Executive Vice President/COO, MBA
Tony brings 13 plus years of healthcare management experience to Buchanan Group. Specializing in multi-location regional operations he has expertise in finance and budgeting, administration, and operations. He achieves results through strategic planning and successful team building techniques. We will see unparalleled innovation and change over the next 10-15 years, unlike the industry has every seen. The digital age will ultimately impact our business in ways we cannot imagine. Our responsibility is to be ahead of the curve." Tony received his BSBA in Business Administrations from Indiana Wesleyan University and his MBA from the same institution.

Carlos Figueroa, Vice President/CFO
Manager - Private Label and Millennium Memorials
Carlos joined the company in September 1998 and is responsible for client accounting operations, corporate finance, and management information systems. He brings twenty years international experience in finance and administration with large, multi-company corporations. He earned his Masters degree in Accounting from Long Island University in 1987. Carlos is experienced managing large functions and achieves maximum efficiencies and productivity through empowerment of staff to identify and pursue ongoing process improvement.

Barbara Milton, Vice President of Community Relations
Benefit Plan Coordinator, Celebrant
“It’s never been done that way” is Barb's Calling card.  Believing that “people die similarly but live uniquely.” Barb is passionate about consumer education and making family decisions before the death occurs. Having transitioned from a successful retail and wholesale career Barb brings a new perspective to the table. Spending wisely requires education as well as planning. A death is a memory, as family and friends; we will all carry with us forever. Barb is taking the message to the mall as well as speaking regularly to groups of all sizes, interests, and locations. Currently, Barb is spearheading FEP, a corporate voluntary benefit program that allows a family to budget their needs through an affordable paycheck deduction. Having served as a family advisor, location property manager, as well as celebrant Barb’s background is varied and bridges consumer interests.  Currently serving as a national officer and board member of the American Business Women’s Association Barb continues active with a number of local groups.  Barb has a History and Fine Arts background from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio with continued studies in Business Management through Kansas University.

Tim Elson, Vice President
Manager - Catholic Cemeteries of Indianapolis
Coordinator - Pet Legacy.com
Tim has a BA in Business administration and has served the Buchanan Group and their associated company's for over 30 years. He started the companies first in-house sales program and served as Floral Park's sales manager for the next 11 years. He was Vice President/General Manager for Floral Park Cemetery Association. He has served on the Indiana Cemetery Association Board of Directors and has attended the Indiana Cemetery and Funeral University.

Mark McCrocklin, Vice President of Sales/General Manager
Mark oversees the daily operation of Washington Park East Cemetery and Funeral Center, the Community Life Center, Memorial Park Cemetery, and Legacy Funeral Center. Additionally, Mark serves as the Secretary for the Washington Park Services Board of Directors.

Susan Rush, Vice President, Human Resources
Susan joined Buchanan Group in December 1998 and is responsible for all human resource activity. She continues to develop the HR Department as a source of support for implementing strategic changes, employee relations, recruiting, training, benefits, and legal compliance. Susan graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis on December 31, 2006 with her BS degree in Business, majoring in Human Resource Management. Additionally, she is a member of the Society for Human Resources Managers (SHRM), the Human Resource Association of Central Indiana (HRACI), and the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).